Tan Yie Hua

Dr. Tan Yie Hua

Ph.D, B.Eng. (Hons.), CEng, MIChemE, P. Tech. (MBOT), GE (BEM), FHEA
Adjunct Senior Lecturer

Contact Details

Location: Skylark 3 Room 451
Telephone: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2434
Fax: +60 85 630288
Email: tanyiehua@curtin.edu.my

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=YgP4o98AAAAJ
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56573167300
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1998-8181

Background

Dr. Tan is a lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Curtin University, Malaysia. She obtained her Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She worked as a customer project engineer in X-FAB Sarawak for two years before pursuing her postgraduate studies in Chemical Engineering at UNIMAS.

Academic History

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
  • BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Professional History

  • Customer Project Engineer (2 years), X-FAB Sarawak
  • Part Time Academic Staff (2 years), Swinburne Sarawak
  • Research Assistant (3 years), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Research Interests

  • Biomass utilization
  • Biofuel conversion technology
  • Catalysis development
  • Process optimization and modelling

Subjects Taught

  • Principles and Processes in Chemistry
  • Bioprocess Engineering
  • Engineering Sustainable Development
  • Engineering Foundations – Principles and Communication
  • Process Mass Transfer
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Engineering Materials 2

Awards

  • Gold Award – Innovation and Technology Expo InTEX22 (2022)
  • Curtin Malaysia Best Early Career Researcher Award (2020)
  • Silver Award – Innovation and Technology Expo InTEX19 (2019)
  • 1st runner-up in Schlumberger Oil Rig Model Building Competition (2010)
  • Dean List Awards (2008-2012)
  • Guest Editor for SN Applied Sciences, Springer Nature (2019)
  • Guest Associate Editor for Advanced Clean Fuel Technologies, Frontiers in Energy Research (2020)
  • Higher Degree Research Coordinator (2021 – present)
  • IChemE Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group – Event Coordinator (East Malaysia) (2021 – present)

Publications

Journal Publications

  1. Seow, Y. X., Tan, Y. H., Mubarak, N. M., Kansedo, J., Khalid, M., Ibrahim, M. L., & Ghasemi, M. (2022). A review on biochar production from different biomass wastes by recent carbonization technologies and its sustainable applications. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 10(1), 107017 [Clarivate: Q1]
  2. Ahmed, S., Khan, F. S. A., Mubarak, N. M., Khalid, M., Tan, Y. H., Mazari, S. A., Karri, R.R., & Abdullah, E. C. (2021). Emerging pollutants and their removal using visible-light responsive photocatalysis–a comprehensive review. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(6), 106643 [Clarivate: Q1]
  3. Khan, F. S. A., Mubarak, N. M., Khalid, M., Tan, Y. H., Abdullah, E. C., Rahman, M. E., & Karri, R. R. (2021). A comprehensive review on micropollutants removal using carbon nanotubes-based adsorbents and membranes. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(6), 106647 [Clarivate: Q1]
  4. John, M., Abdullah, M.O., Hua, T.Y. & Nolasco-Hipolito, C. (2021) Techno-economical and energy analysis of sunflower oil biodiesel synthesis assisted with waste ginger leaves derived catalysts, Renewable Energy 168: 815 – 828 [Clarivate: Q1]
  5. Mehmood, A., Khan, F.S.A., Mubarak, N.M., Tan, Y.H., Karri, R.R., Khalid, M., Walvekar, R., Abdullah, E.C., Nizamuddin, S.& Mazari, S.A. (2021) Magnetic nanocomposites for sustainable water purification-a comprehensive review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28(16): 19563 – 19588 [Clarivate: Q2]
  6. Khan, F.S.A., Mubarak, N.M., Tan, Y.H., Khalid, M., Karri, R.R., Walvekar, R., Abdullah, E.C., Nizamuddin, S. & Mazari, S.A. (2021) A comprehensive review on magnetic carbon nanotubes and carbon nanotube-based buckypaper for removal of heavy metals and dyes, Journal of Hazardous Materials 413: 125375 [Clarivate: Q1]
  7. Bin Mohiddin, M.N., Tan, Y.H., Seow, Y.X., Kansedo, J., Mubarak, N. M.; Abdullah, M.O., San Chan, Y.& Khalid, M. (2021) Evaluation on feedstock, technologies, catalyst and reactor for sustainable biodiesel production: A review, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 98: 60 – 81 [Clarivate: Q1]
  8. Goh, C.M.H., Tan, Y.H., Mubarak, N. M., Kansedo, J., Rashid, U., Khalid, M. & Walvekar, R. (2021) Synthesis of magnetic basic palm kernel shell catalyst for biodiesel production and characterisation and optimisation by Taguchi method, Applied Nanoscience, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-021-01815-6 [Clarivate: Q3]
  9. Mehmood, A., Khan, F.S.A., Mubarak, N.M., Mazari, S.A., Jatoi, A.S., Khalid, M., Tan, Y.H., Karri,R.R., Walvekar, R., Abdullah, E.C. & Nizamuddin, S. (2021) Carbon and polymer-based magnetic nanocomposites for oil-spill remediation-a comprehensive review, Environmental Science and Pollution, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16045-0 [Clarivate: Q1]
  10. Ghasemi, M., Sedighi, M. & Tan, Y.H. (2021) Carbon Nanotube/Pt Cathode Nanocomposite Electrode in Microbial Fuel Cells for Wastewater Treatment and Bioenergy Production, Sustainability 13(14): Article Number 8057 [Clarivate: Q2]
  11. Khan, F.S.A., Mubarak, N. M., Khalid, M., Khan, M.M., Tan, Y.H., Walvekar, R., Abdullah, E. C., Karri, R.R. & Rahman, M.E. (2021) Comprehensive review on carbon nanotubes embedded in different metal and polymer matrix: fabrications and applications, Critical review in Solid State and Materials Science, https://doi.org/10.1080/10408436.2021.1935713 [Clarivate: Q1]
  12. Chua, S.Y., Periasamy, L.A.P., Goh, C.M.H., Tan, Y.H., Mubarak, N.M., Kansedo, J., Khalid, M., Walvekar, R. & Abdullah, E. C. (2020) Biodiesel synthesis using natural solid catalyst derived from biomass waste – A review, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 81: 41 – 60 [Clarivate: Q1]
  13. Mutalib, A.A.A., Ibrahim, M.L., Matmin, J., Kassim, M.F., Mastuli, M.S., Taufiq-Yap, Y.H., Shohaimi, N.A.M., Islam, A., Tan, Y.H. & Kaus, N.H.M. (2020) SiO2-Rich Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash Catalyst for Transesterification of Palm Oil, Bioenergy Research 13(3): 986 – 997 [Clarivate: Q3]
  14. Sia, C.B., Kansedo, J., Tan, Y.H. & Lee, K.T. (2020) Evaluation on biodiesel cold flow properties, oxidative stability and enhancement strategies: A review, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 24: Article Number 101514 [Clarivate: ESCI]
  15. Khan, F.S.A., Mubarak, N.M., Tan, Y.H., Karri, R.R., Khalid, M., Walvekar, R., Abdullah, E.C., Mazari, S.A. & Nizamuddin, S. (2020) Magnetic nanoparticles incorporation into different substrates for dyes and heavy metals removal-A Review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27(35): 43526 – 43541 [Clarivate: Q2]
  16. Quah, R.V., Tan, Y.H., Mubarak, N.M., Kansedo, J., Khalid, M., Abdullah, E.C. & Abdullah, M.O. (2020) Magnetic biochar derived from waste palm kernel shell for biodiesel production via sulfonation, Waste Management 118: 626 – 636 [Clarivate: Q1]
  17. Raheem, I., Bin Mohiddin, M.N., Tan, Y.H., Kansedo, J., Mubarak, N.M., Abdullah, M.O. & Ibrahim, M.L. (2020) A review on influence of reactor technologies and kinetic studies for biodiesel application, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 91: 54 -68 [Clarivate: Q1]
  18. Sinar Mashuri, S.A., Ibrahim, M.L., Kasim, M.F., Mastuli, M.S., Rashid, U., Abdullah, A.H., Islam, A., Asikin Mijan, N., Tan, Y.H., Mansir, N., Mohd Kaus, N.H. & Yun Hin, T-Y. (2020) Photocatalysis for Organic Wastewater Treatment: From the Basis to Current Challenges for Society, Catalysts 10(11): Article Number 1260 [Clarivate: Q2]
  19. Tan, Y.H., Abdullah, M.O., Kansedo, J., Mubarak, N.M., Chan, Y.S. & Nolasco-Hipolito, C. (2019) Biodiesel production from used cooking oil using green solid catalyst derived from calcined fusion waste chicken and fish bones, Renewable Energy 139: 696 – 706 [Clarivate: Q1]
  20. Ling, J.S.J., Tan, Y.H., Mubarak, N.M., Kansedo, J., Saptoro, A. & Nolasco-Hipolito, C. (2019) A review of heterogeneous calcium oxide based catalyst from waste for biodiesel synthesis, SN Applied Science 1(8): Article Number 810 [Clarivate: ESCI]
  21. Quah, R.V., Tan, Y.H., Mubarak, N.M., Khalid, M., Abdullah, E.C., Nolasco-Hipolito, C. (2019) An overview of biodiesel production using recyclable biomass and non-biomass derived magnetic catalysts, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 7(4): Article Number 10321 [Clarivate: Q1]
  22. Chung, Z.L., Tan, Y.H., Chan, Y.S., Kansedo, J., Mubarak, N.M., Ghasemi, M., Abdullah, M.O. (2019) Life cycle assessment of waste cooking oil for biodiesel production using waste chicken eggshell derived CaO as catalyst via transesterification, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 21: Article Number 10131 [Clarivate: ESCI]

Conference Publications

  1. Foo, Y.H., Tan, Y.H., Mubarak, N.M., Kansedo, J., Tan, I.S., Foo, H.C.Y. & Ibrahim, M.L. (2020) A Review on Biodiesel Synthesis using Iron Doped Catalyst, 2nd International Conference on Materials Technology and Energy 943: Article Number 12026 [Clarivate: Proceeding]
  2. Wong, C.Y., Tan, I.S., Foo, H.C.Y., Tang, D.K.H., Tan, Y.H., Yeong, Y.F. & Lam, M.K. (2020) Monolayer grafting of APTES modified graphene oxide on silica coated magnetite: Synthesis, characterization and application in heavy oil removal, 2nd International Conference on Materials Technology and Energy 943: Article Number 12023 [Clarivate: Proceeding]
  3. Nolasco-Hipolito, C., Carvajal-Zarrabal, O., Kelvin, E., Tan, Y.H., Kohei, M., Nyoel, S.A., Shoji, E., Dieng, H. & Bujang, K. (2019) Scaling up of Lactic Acid Fermentation using Enterococcus faecalis, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 495(1): Article Number 12049 [SCOPUS]
  4. Tan, Y.H., Tasirin, S.M., Saptoro, A. & Nolasco-Hipolito, C. (2019) Drying Characteristics of Oil Palm Frond Particles in a Spouted Bed Dryer, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 495(1): Article Number 12089 [SCOPUS]

Book Chapters

  1.  Cheonh, P. Y. Y., Kansedo, J., Lau, J. S. Y., & Tan, Y. H. (2022). Renewable Biomass Wastes for Biohydrogen Production. Journal: Comprehensive Renewable Energy (Second Edition) 5: 273-298. Elsevier.
  2. Mohiddin, M. N. B., Ting, J. M., Tan, Y. H., Kansedo, J., Mubarak, N. M., San Chan, Y., & Abdullah, M. O. (2021). Waste oil to biodiesel. In Advanced Technology for the Conversion of Waste into Fuels and Chemicals: 337-355. Woodhead Publishing.
  3. Goh, C. M. H., Tan, Y. H., Kansedo, J., Mubarak, N. M., & Ibrahim, M. L. (2021). Biomass-based catalyst-assisted biodiesel production. In Biodiesel Fuels: 249-264. CRC Press.

Patents

  1. Tan Yie Hua, N.M. Mubarak, 2020, Magnetic biochar Catalyst, PI2020007233.
  2. Tan Yie Hua, 2019, Novel Column for Biodiesel Production, PI2019007916.
  3. Tan Yie Hua, N.M. Mubarak, 2018, Biochar Catalyst for Biodiesel Synthesis, PI2018003043.
    Copyright
  4. Tan Yie Hua, 2020, Biodiesel Synthesis using Magnetic Palm Kernel Shell Biochar, LY2020007390.

Copyrights

  1. Tan Yie Hua, 2020, Biodiesel Synthesis using Magnetic Palm Kernel Shell Biochar, LY2020007390.

Research Funding

  1. Principal Investigator – Understanding of Mechanisms Affecting the Effectiveness of Biochar Catalyst for Biodiesel Production, RM 133 800, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2019 – ongoing.
  2. Principal Investigator – Employing Gamified E-Quiz to Online Discussion Learning, RM2 000, Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) 2020 – completed 2022.
  3. Co-Investigator – Elucidating the Reaction Kinetic and Conversion Mechanism of Hydrolyzed Non-Edible Cerbera Odollam (Sea Mango) Oil into Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Bioplastic, RM 146 000, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2021 – ongoing.
  4. Co-Investigator – Hydrophobic Modified Honeycomb Tubular Biochar with Enhanced Adsorption Capability of Volatile Organic Compounds: Characterisation and Kinetics Study, RM 84 200, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2020 – ongoing.
  5. Co-Investigator – Pilot Plant Scale Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Natural Antioxidant, RM 50 000, Sarawak Research Development Council (SRDC), 2020 – ongoing.
  6. Co-Investigator – Biodiesel and Biodiesel-Emulsion Production using Heterogeneous Catalyst derived from Ostrich Eggshells coupled with an Emulsion Technique, RM 116 500, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2016. Completed 2019.
  7. Principal Investigator – Production and Testing of Emulsified Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil Catalysed by Egg Based Cao Heterogeneous Catalyst in a Diesel Generator, RM 63 000, Internal UNIMAS PhD Dana DPP Fund, 2014. Completed 2017.

PhD Supervision

  1. Mohd Nurfirdaus Bin Mohiddin (Ongoing)
  2. Fahad Saleem Ahmed Khan (Ongoing)
  3. Shoaib Ahmed Qureshi (Ongoing)

Editorial Board

  • Guest Editor for SN Applied Sciences, Springer Nature (2019-2020)

Professional Affiliations

  • Chartered Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (CEng MIChemE)
  • Professional Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologists (P.Tech.)
  • Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • Member, Engineers Australia (EA)
  • Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM)